- Dec 14, 2013
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Current build:
GTX 760 MicroATX 2GB
8GB DDR3
H61Matx Mobo
Pentium G2030 Dual Core.
520W Seasonic 80+ Bronze
Dell 1080p Monitor
I am looking at building a new PC over the next year or so and using my current PC for friends or for taking to University and keeping the new one at home.
Now I have a huge debate and I because I want to build it over a few years, the GPU will probably be the last item I will buy, would you recommend an AMD build or Intel/Nvidia?
The AMD kind of build I would look at would be:
CPU,MOBO,RAM bundle with 8GB RAM, 8 Core FX 8350, AM3+ Mobo
GPU R9 290 (price is around the same as a GTX 770 here)
PSU 750w 80+ Bronze
This build is yes more power hungry, but looks cheaper and more powerful than a Nvidia/Intel build for around the same price.
or
Intel, Nvidia
CPU,MOBO,RAM bundle with 8GB RAM, i5 4690k, ZH87 Mobo.
GPU Probably the GTX 970 (if I can afford it at the time, or the next generation or cards)
PSU 650w 80+
The prices here in South Africa are insane. It is the equivalent of $500 for a GTX970 and around $450 for the R9 290 card, the bundles for the CPU,MOBO and RAM cost about $500 which doesnt seem too bad for decent parts.
Please let me know what you would have in mind.
GTX 760 MicroATX 2GB
8GB DDR3
H61Matx Mobo
Pentium G2030 Dual Core.
520W Seasonic 80+ Bronze
Dell 1080p Monitor
I am looking at building a new PC over the next year or so and using my current PC for friends or for taking to University and keeping the new one at home.
Now I have a huge debate and I because I want to build it over a few years, the GPU will probably be the last item I will buy, would you recommend an AMD build or Intel/Nvidia?
The AMD kind of build I would look at would be:
CPU,MOBO,RAM bundle with 8GB RAM, 8 Core FX 8350, AM3+ Mobo
GPU R9 290 (price is around the same as a GTX 770 here)
PSU 750w 80+ Bronze
This build is yes more power hungry, but looks cheaper and more powerful than a Nvidia/Intel build for around the same price.
or
Intel, Nvidia
CPU,MOBO,RAM bundle with 8GB RAM, i5 4690k, ZH87 Mobo.
GPU Probably the GTX 970 (if I can afford it at the time, or the next generation or cards)
PSU 650w 80+
The prices here in South Africa are insane. It is the equivalent of $500 for a GTX970 and around $450 for the R9 290 card, the bundles for the CPU,MOBO and RAM cost about $500 which doesnt seem too bad for decent parts.
Please let me know what you would have in mind.
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